How to use the online alarm clock
As you hand the West End collection to the next driver, set the alarm for 2:54 am and pass on the exact meeting point outside the theatre. That gives them a clear cue to leave before 3:00 am, when the cast and crew may be emerging together and a vague “around three” could mean several cars waiting in different streets.
The handover only works if the replacement driver’s alarm remains able to sound. They should check the volume beforehand and connect the device to power, particularly if it tends to sleep after being left untouched. If the browser page is closed or the device falls asleep before 2:54 am, no alarm will sound, potentially leaving the crew without their planned collection.
Late performances end into a changing soundscape: nearby traffic and theatre activity can still be noticeable, while a parked car a few streets away may be unusually quiet. Choose an alarm tone distinct from message alerts, raise it above the expected background noise and place the device where coats or seat cushions will not muffle it.
Common questions
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 2:54 am?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
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